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‘Sport is a powerful tool in reconciliation’: Athletes share their thoughts on National Reconciliation Week

Sport has always been a huge part of life for proud Noongar man and Australian boxer Alex Winwood, and he hopes it will also play as big a role in the next steps of reconciliation.

Athletes learning the ropes with AIS and Army

Athletes and sports will be able to broaden their training in resilience, leadership and teamwork as part of their high performance camps in Canberra thanks to a pilot program being launched by the AIS and Australian Army.

Tess changing the game with Paralympic glove project

ANU engineering honours student Tess Henman got a placement at the AIS and has been working on a project that could help change the game for Australia’s wheelchair athletes and aspiring Paralympians.

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Sport stars and specialists join women leadership programs

Olympic gold medallists, world champions and specialists preparing for the Tokyo Games are among 33 women selected to participate in two professional development programs with AIS.

Sport volunteering was my life-changer

For National Volunteer Week this week, Sport Australia Acting CEO Rob Dalton is urging Australians to consider the positivity volunteering brings, benefits he’s experienced for more than 40 years.

Sport Australia and AIS thank volunteers: ‘most important job in sport’

Sport Australia, the AIS and Volunteers Australia are using National Volunteer Week to thank some of the most important people in sport.

2021 Women Leaders in Sport grant recipients announced

A former Australian cricketer, Mildura basketball coach and a tennis player passionate about creating opportunities for people with disability have been named as successful recipients.

Sport Australia welcomes Sporting Schools funding boost

Sport Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s continued investment in keeping kids active with funding announced to extend the Sporting Schools program.

AIS welcomes extended funding certainty for sports

The AIS welcomes the Australian Government’s extension of high performance sport funding through to the 2024 Paris Games, that will enable sports to plan further ahead with greater certainty.

Australian Sports Commission apology

The Australian Sports Commission Board offers our apology and ongoing support to former Australian Institute of Sport athletes treated inappropriately in the past.